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  • None more black. It's becoming increasingly apparent that black jerseys are somewhere in our immediate future, especially now that Al Wilson says it's okay. But 7 of 22 fans are opposed to black even if it guaranteed 10 wins? What, exactly, are they fans of? By the way, Wilson walks the fine line perfectly between appreciation of coaches Fulmer and Chavis and the embracing of the new regime. Gotta love that guy.
  • Tennessee adds nearly thirteen feet to its offensive line. Offensive linemen Zach Fulton (6'5", 305 pounds) and Marques Pair (6'6", 255-pounds) committed to Tennessee yesterday. Now if only they had someone to pass block for.
  • Bruuuuuuuce! Missed this last week, but In the Bleachers has a podcast interview of Bruce Feldman, who apparently talks a bit of Tennessee during the thing.

Tennessee basketball

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SEC

  • ESPN's got a great behind-the-scenes look at the filming of The Blind Side. Many of the scenes were ad-libbed by the coaches rather than scripted. For instance, the coaches were told in one scene to simply give their standard recruiting pitch within a certain time frame, and Ed Orgeron "came out of his seat and forearmed the couch." Exaggeration, perhaps, but you never know with the O. The thing even gave Tommy Tuberville the opportunity for one last shot at Nick Saban: "It was a good time. They weren't asking us to play a bad guy or anything. Of course, I'm sure Nick had a hard time doing that."
  • A Sea of Blue has more on Calipari's dribble drive motion offense as a recruiting tool.
  • Dawg Sports's taunting in the SEC provides clues on how to get under the Georgia fan's foldy hide.
  • CFN's preview of LSU is out.

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Black jerseys, yay or nay?
Yay
68 votes
Yay, but only if it means more wins
36 votes
Nay
85 votes

189 votes | Poll has closed

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why not?

as much as i enjoyed ripping the local boys ( i live in ga) about their failed black-out, as much as my wife ( a gamecock) laments usc’s black-out season, i’ll take the black jersey. if nothing else, i will have something formal to wear if we repeat THOSE seasons, again.

whoshotwhointhewhatnow?

by thetennesseethumper on Jun 30, 2009 8:09 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Not a big fan

Of the black jersey idea. I guess I would be cool with it maybe for the UCLA game or something, but I would MUCH rather see Tennessee and Alabama playing in Orange jerseys and Crimson jerseys in Tuscaloosa this year…

Tennessee WILL beat Georgia on the way to 9+ wins in '09!!!

by VolBrian on Jun 30, 2009 8:55 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

LIke the black jerseys or not

How could you be against them if it guarantees more wins?

Dumbest fanbase in America (or maybe tied with ’Bama).

by rblakeh on Jun 30, 2009 9:06 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Maybe I misunderstood

If it means we’re gonna win 10 games every season, I don’t care if we come out in pink jerseys.

If black jerseys guarantee wins (which I voted for), I’m all about it.

Tennessee WILL beat Georgia on the way to 9+ wins in '09!!!

by VolBrian on Jun 30, 2009 9:23 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dont' forget about..

Georgia fans. ;-)

Tennessee WILL beat Georgia on the way to 9+ wins in '09!!!

by VolBrian on Jun 30, 2009 9:25 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

If they look anything like the black jerseys we saw before, no

Needs more white to make the black “pop”

part of the Committee to Keep Keith Bulluck.

by Pride of the Southland on Jun 30, 2009 9:20 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I always resort to the mascots themselves.

As in, at least Smokey is a proper dog who can run around and do doggy things and doesn’t need to be borne about in an air-conditioned sedan chair, like SOME dog mascots I can name.

Works every time, with added bonus of being entirely true.

________________________________
I will give my shirt for Tennessee today.

by Holly Anderson on Jun 30, 2009 9:43 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Second that.

I have no use for bulldogs whichever unnamed mascot you happen to be talking about.

by Hooper on Jun 30, 2009 10:18 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hear, hear (or is it here, here?)

That’s how I met Kyle:

Dawgsport’s Kyle King is questioning Tennessee’s ability to take care of its live mascot.  In support of this wild accusation, The Mayor has this to say:

“Smokey II had to tangle with Baylor’s live bear mascot during the 1957 Sugar Bowl and Smokey VI collapsed from heat exhaustion in 1991 before passing away later that same season.”

I submit that we don’t need to coddle our mascot as Smokey, unlike Uga, can take care of himself.  Smokey II tried to put the smackdown on a bear and survived.  And VI’s heat exhaustion only kicked in at 140 degrees.

To my knowledge, Uga has never come close to to assailing a wild beast.  Granted, he did snip at an Auburn player once, but I’d wager Kyle would agree that that particular varmint is much further down the food chain than a domesticated bear.  And the last time I saw Uga on t.v., he was panting like Charlie Weiss after 200 up downs and slobbering profusely into his food dish while lounging in the 75 degree shade of his doghouse.

I’d say Uga gives up the ghost at 95 degrees and soils his black and reds at the mere sight of a bear cub.

Smokey, on the other hand, can take care of himself.

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by Joel on Jun 30, 2009 10:29 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Back in '06..

a Bammer WR ran an out route a little too far and into where our cheerleaders and Smokey were standing during pregame warm-ups. Smokey took offense and went after this silly Bammer, and ripped the dude’s pants. It happened basically right in front of me in the student section…

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=2639328

So just to add to the Smokey >>>> that ugly arse bulldog in Athens sentiments…

by Home Sweet Home on Jun 30, 2009 2:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, Smokey has taste.

He went for the Bama guy and thought he tasted naaaasty.

by Hooper on Jun 30, 2009 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Heh.

But after the Iron Bowl, I don’t think Auburn players have much fear of a bulldog…

by Hooper on Jun 30, 2009 3:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Jerseys do not guarantee wins

And you guys are blasphemers.

If all this talk/worry about black jerseys is because they’re showing up in stores, I’ll again remind you that adidas has been selling a black basketball jersey for the last three years, and we’ve never actually worn it in a game. If they wanna put more black trim in the road unis, fine by me. But like Bruce Pearl says, we’re the Big Orange and it’s a very distinct color in college athletics. Why would you wear anything else at home?

by Will on Jun 30, 2009 10:10 AM EDT reply actions   1 recs

Heh

Wins, baby!

;-)

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by Joel on Jun 30, 2009 10:31 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bigger question for me: WHEN would you wear them?

I would certainly hope they don’t wear them before October because of the heat. And really, a lot of October games would be inadvisable for heat reasons. Think of one of the early September Neyland Stadium games you’ve been to, then imagine running around on the field in black. No thanks.

A few years ago, the Kansas City Chiefs played the Jacksonville Jaguars in Jax. Jacksonville used their home team option to wear their white uniforms, forcing the Chiefs to wear the full red unis on what was a very hot and humid day. I can’t even remember who won; i just remember that it was a pretty smart move.

by Hooper on Jun 30, 2009 10:13 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ok, now that'd be worth it.

C’mon, guys! Black and orange for ’Ween would be sweet!

by Hooper on Jun 30, 2009 10:46 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Second

I’m down for that, but that’s it. Unless black guarantees 21 wins a season. ;-)

Tennessee WILL beat Georgia on the way to 9+ wins in '09!!!

by VolBrian on Jun 30, 2009 10:52 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Another thing:

I’m not concerned about how we fans feel on the issue, really. I’m more concerned with the boosters (and whether a significant number of them would pout and withhold pledges over this) and recruits. I’ve heard a lot of speculation that recruits would like the change, but I haven’t seen firsthand accounts of their opinions yet. It’s not like the media doesn’t talk to recruits; couldn’t they go ahead and ask the recruits if this actually matters? I’m curious if we’re making this to be a far bigger deal than it necessarily is.

by Hooper on Jun 30, 2009 10:18 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Black Jerseys

I think it’s an abomination, but if it would guarantee victories, I would accept it. Otherwise, we would look like sheep following all these other schools that have done it. What, are we trying to be like Georgia???

by golfballs03 on Jun 30, 2009 10:20 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

but

nothing guarantees a win. scrap the blackout

by golfballs03 on Jun 30, 2009 10:22 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Blackouts have gotten old

And overused. I can’t tell you how many times I hear people talking about a blackout for their respective team. Plus Alabama buried those things underneath the hedges last year.

36-0

by Bamabrave4 on Jun 30, 2009 5:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm not sure how we got started on blackouts

That’s not what the post was about. It was about the team wearing black jerseys.

Rocky Top Talk

by Joel on Jun 30, 2009 5:50 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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